Cisco Catalyst Chassis+Fan Tray + Sup2T; IP Services Included with VSS

Upgrade and simplify your data center or enterprise campus with the Cisco Catalyst Chassis+Fan Tray + Sup2T, a purpose-built chassis solution designed to scale your network with IP services, reliability, and seamless virtualization through Virtual Switching System (VSS). This configuration delivers robust throughput and efficient management, combining a configurable chassis with a high-performance supervisor engine (Sup2T), integrated fan tray, and essential IP services to keep your network responsive even under heavy workloads. Built for rack-mount installations, it is engineered to support 10 Gigabit Ethernet traffic with 10GBase-X interfaces, enabling rapid, low-latency connections across core, distribution, and access layers. The IP Services license, including VSS, unlocks advanced features that simplify operations, improve resiliency, and reduce maintenance overhead, making it an ideal choice for multi-user environments, data centers, and large campus deployments that demand scalable, centralized control.

• Powerful performance with Sup2T supervisor engine to drive high-speed networks and deliver IP Services, including VSS, for simplified network topology and faster convergence.
• 10 Gigabit Ethernet support via 10GBase-X interfaces, enabling high-bandwidth uplinks and interconnectivity for backbone and aggregation layers.
• Flexible, modular design with 3 SFP slots and optical fiber capability, supporting a range of fiber types and long-range connectivity for campus to data center links.
• 2 Layer support and easy management through a centralized chassis platform, allowing streamlined policy enforcement, routing, and switching across multiple vectors.
• Rack-mountable form factor with a built-in power supply and a 1-year limited warranty, delivering reliable operation in demanding environments and simplified maintenance.

Technical Details of Cisco Catalyst Chassis+Fan Tray + Sup2T; IP Services ONLY incl VSS

• Product type: Cisco Catalyst chassis with fan tray and Sup2T supervisor engine
• IP Services: Included (IP Services license with VSS)
• Product capabilities: Manageable chassis with integrated cooling and power supply
• Networking performance: 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBase-X)
• Layer support: 2 Layer Supported
• Expansion: 3 SFP slots for fiber connectivity
• Interfaces: Optical fiber options for high-speed links
• Form factor: Rack-mountable chassis suitable for standard server racks
• Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty
• Power: Built-in power supply

how to install Cisco Catalyst Chassis+Fan Tray + Sup2T; IP Services ONLY incl VSS

• Prepare the installation site: verify rack space, ambient temperature, and ventilation to ensure optimal cooling for the chassis and fans.
• Power down equipment in the rack and verify electrical compatibility before mounting the chassis and related components.
• Mount the chassis in the rack, securing it with appropriate rails and screws to ensure stability and proper airflow around the unit.
• Install the Sup2T supervisor engine according to Cisco installation guidelines, seating it firmly in the supervisor bay and connecting required management interfaces for out-of-band access.
• Attach the fan tray to ensure adequate cooling, and connect the integrated power supply for reliable operation; verify LEDs indicate normal power and cooling status.
• Install SFP modules in the 3 available slots and connect optical fiber cables to 10GBase-X interfaces, ensuring correct fiber type and polarity for each link.
• Connect management networks and console access; configure basic device parameters and establish out-of-band management paths for monitoring and maintenance.
• Enable IP Services and VSS as part of the initial configuration, then join the chassis into the desired topology or fabric; verify convergence and forwarding behavior across links.
• Power up the system and perform a health check, including temperature readings, fan status, and supervisor engine diagnostics; apply firmware updates if needed.
• Document the deployment, including IP addressing, VLANs, and VSS peer configurations; implement monitoring and alerts to ensure ongoing reliability and performance.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is included with the Cisco Catalyst Chassis+Fan Tray + Sup2T package? A: The package includes the chassis, fan tray, Sup2T supervisor engine, IP Services license with VSS, a built-in power supply, rack-mounting hardware, and a one-year limited warranty.
• Q: What does IP Services include and why is VSS important? A: IP Services provides advanced routing and switching capabilities, security features, and service-level enhancements. VSS (Virtual Switching System) enables two physical switches to operate as a single logical device, improving resiliency, simplifying management, and providing faster convergence during failures or link changes.
• Q: How many SFP slots does the unit offer? A: The configuration includes 3 SFP slots for flexible fiber connectivity and scalable 10GBase-X deployment, enabling diverse link options and distances.
• Q: Is this chassis suitable for data centers or campus networks? A: Yes. The Cisco Catalyst Chassis+Fan Tray + Sup2T is designed for scalable, high-performance environments, supporting 10G connectivity, modular expansion, and IP Services with VSS to streamline operations in data centers and large campus networks.
• Q: What maintenance or warranty support is available? A: It includes a 1 Year Limited Warranty with Cisco support options available for extended coverage, firmware updates, and professional services as needed.